Labour MP hits back after being slammed for mocking Prince William and Harry as pair of dumbos

A Labour MP has hit back over reports that she mocked Prince William and Harry for being dumbos at a fringe meeting of the party's Brighton conference.
Emma Dent Coad is said to have questioned Harry's ability to fly a helicopter when addressing a meeting entitled Reigning In The Monarchy.
The Sun quoted her as saying: "Harry can't actually fly a helicopter. He tried to pass the helicopter exam about four times and he couldn't get through it at all so he always goes for the co-pilot.
"So he just sits there going 'vroom vroom'."
Dent Coad also reportedly said that Harry and... read more

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